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Today marks what would have been the 97th birthday of Solomon “Sol” LeWitt, the revolutionary American artist who fundamentally changed how we think about art creation and authorship. Born on September 9, 1928, LeWitt passed away in 2007, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. LeWitt’s path to artistic prominence was […]
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One of England’s most distinctive painters, was born on this day in 1734 in Derby’s Irongate district. Wright would go on to earn recognition as “the first professional painter to express the spirit of the Industrial Revolution”. Born into a family of lawyers—his father John was Derby’s town clerk—Wright chose an artistic path instead. At
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On this day Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi was a prominent architect and artist whose contributions fundamentally shaped modern architecture and design in India over seven decades. Known for his deep commitment to blending modernist innovation with Indian traditions, Doshi produced both iconic buildings and significant exploratory artworks that reflect his distinct creative vision. Doshi began his
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16th August, On this Day Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) was a cultural provocateur who fundamentally transformed how we understand the relationship between art, design, and everyday life. Through his vibrant aesthetic philosophy and radical design theories, Mendini challenged the rigid orthodoxies of modernism and helped birth the postmodern design movement that continues to influence creators worldwide.
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On This Day, August 13, 2024 Today marks the 172nd birth anniversary of Christian Krohg (1852-1925), one of Norway’s most influential and controversial artists. Far more than a painter, Krohg was a cultural revolutionary who challenged social norms through his unflinching artistic vision and fearless journalism. Early Life Born in Vestre Aker (now Oslo) on
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August 11, 2025 Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter whose extraordinary career spanned nearly seven decades, establishing him as one of the most distinctive voices in 19th-century American art. Known for his luminous salt marsh landscapes, tropical hummingbird paintings, and sumptuous floral still lifes, Heade captured the
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Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Kniller; 8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723), was a German-born British artist and the foremost portrait painter in England during the late Stuart and early Georgian periods. Serving as court painter to successive monarchs—from Charles II to George I—he captured the likenesses of prominent figures such as
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August 6, On This Day Andy Warhol in 1973, photographed by Jack Mitchell | Wikipedia Andrew Warhola — more popularly known as Andy Warhol — has an artistic legacy that seems almost too vast to describe. Born on August 6, 1928, Warhol was a pioneer of pop art (mass-produced art that apotheosized the supposed banality
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On This Day Domenico Morelli was an Italian painter, politician, and influential art educator who became one of the most important figures in 19th-century Italian art. Born in Naples in 4 August 1823, Morelli was immensely influential in the arts of the second half of the 19th century, both as director of the Accademia di
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30th July, On This Day Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) – painter, architect, writer, and the man who literally wrote the book on Renaissance art. While he may not have the household name recognition of Leonardo or Michelangelo, Vasari’s contributions to art history are immeasurable. He preserved the stories of an entire
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